The pool the kids outgrew, the one that came with the house, the one that cracked over the winter. We dismantle the walls and frame, roll up the liner, and haul it all away, pump, ladder and deck included.
Free onsite estimate, no obligation
Full service: all the lifting, hauling and disposal included
An above-ground pool looks like a big job, but it comes apart faster than you'd think with the right tools and enough hands. Our crews cut and unbolt the steel or resin walls, roll and bag the liner, pull the rails and uprights, and load it all in a couple of hours. If there's a wood deck around it, we take that down too and it goes on the same truck.
We've done 16 pool removals in the last 24 months, mostly across the western and northwestern suburbs, where most of Chicagoland's above-ground pools live. The steel is recycled, and the liner and foam go to disposal. What's left is a sand or gravel base and a circle of bare ground. We can haul the sand as well, or leave it for regrading, whichever you prefer. You don't need to be home for it, either: if the pool is drained and the gate is unlocked, the crew can dismantle and haul it while you're at work and text you photos once the yard is clear.
What We Take
Steel, aluminum and resin above-ground pool walls and frames
Vinyl liners, coves and foam padding
Pool decks, ladders and stairs
Pumps, filters, heaters and hoses
Solar covers, reels and winter covers
Sand or gravel base (weight surcharge applies, just ask)
Small hard-sided kiddie and Intex-type pools
How Above-Ground Pool Removal Works
1
Book a free estimate
Call (312) 800-1940 or book online. Tell us the pool size, whether there's a deck, and whether it's still full. If it is, we can drain it.
2
The crew quotes dismantle and haul
One firm price for the whole job on arrival. If you'd like the sand base hauled too, they'll include that in the estimate.
3
Dismantle day
Cut, unbolt, roll, load. A 24-foot round pool with a small deck is typically a few hours of work, and it's work we enjoy.
4
Yard ready
We sweep up the hardware and leave the base. Level it with topsoil and seed, and by next summer you'll never know it was there.
This Alsip above-ground pool had a raised aluminum deck and stairs attached, which is the part that makes a pool removal feel like a big job. To us it's a good day outside.
It saves time if you can. Dechlorinate and drain per your municipality's rules the day before. If you can't, just tell us and we'll drain it.
Do you remove in-ground pools?
Not with our trucks. In-ground removal is excavation work (breaking the shell, backfilling and compacting). We can haul the deck, fencing, equipment and any debris around it, and we're glad to refer you to an excavation contractor for the shell.
What about the leftover pool chemicals?
Chlorine, shock and algaecide are household hazardous waste. Chicago residents can bring them to the city's facility at 1150 N. North Branch St., and suburban residents can use their county's household hazardous waste program. We aren't able to transport them.
Will you take the sand under the pool?
Yes, with a weight surcharge, since sand is heavy. A lot of people spread it into the lawn or use it as a patio base instead, and the crew is happy to talk through both options with you.
We don't quote by phone, because we'd rather give you a number we can stand behind. The crew comes out for free, looks at what's going and how it's getting out (stairs, elevators, heavy material and all), and gives you one price that covers everything. Say yes and they do the job right then. Say no and there's no charge, no hard feelings.
The price is confirmed on site before anything moves, so there are no surprises on the invoice. How our pricing works →
Need junk relief? We're here to help.
If you've got junk anywhere in Chicago or the Chicagoland suburbs, we'd be glad to take it off your hands. Book a free onsite estimate online, or call or text us at (312) 800-1940 and we'll get you on the schedule.